Sleeping for Longevity and Vitality

Getting a good night's rest is a must for any wellness routine. It impacts your day to day, both socially and physically. But what about the long term effects?

Let's uncover how much shut-eye you should be getting each night.

Is There a Golden Standard?

A recent preliminary study tracked people's sleep to see how different habits affect our wellness over time. They looked at how patterns had changed over the years they tracked, and created groups of people with similar habits and changes.

The research shows the best aging group consistently slept 7-8 hours per night. Following them were those who regularly got 8-9 hours. Third were individuals who initially slept under 6 hours but improved their habits to exceed 8 hours.

The second-to-last group reduced their sleep from over 8 to under 6 hours, their wellness declining with it. The worst results came from those who slept 5-6 hours per night without change - experiencing the highest negative impact. This shows that our sleep schedules can affect our wellbeing as we get older. This may increase risks and challenges over time.

The research doesn't specify differences between men and women. Other studies claims women tend to sleep more than men, and that they have poorer quality sleep on average. Whether or not women also need more sleep than men, and will benefit longterm from this, is yet to know.

How to Improve Your Sleep

Now for the important part: How do you get to those 7-8 hours if you aren't already?

Falling Asleep

Tossing and turning for hours? If the magnesium supplements aren't doing the job, you may want to consider another alternative. Different breathing exercises can help when trying to fall asleep. You can also try a PEMF device on setting 1-3 Hz, which will help you fall asleep at night.

Whether you watch a movie or read on a tablet, Blue Light Blocking Glasses can help protect your sleep-wake cycle. While blue light can help us stay awake during the day, it will also stop us from falling asleep at night. We recommend switching to blue-free options around dinnertime.

Another source of blue light you might not have thought about is your home lighting. Switching to Blue Light Blocking Lighting can help you rest better, effortlessly.

Staying Asleep

If you wake up at night or feel exhausted every time your alarm goes off, your sleep quality is likely poor. This can happen even if you're getting enough hours of rest. We have a few tips on how to pay off that sleep debt.

To sleep through the night, and get those quality hours in, you can use Red Light Therapy devices. Users have reported better sleep and more energy throughout the day. You can easily add your red light session to your daily meditation or reading, without needing extra time.

Saunas can also help with your circadian rhythm. Whether you pay for a membership or have one in your home, a sauna session can help improve your sleep. An Infrared Sauna Blanket will take little to no room, and you can easily pack it in your car for travel. The blanket also allows you to snuggle up on your own couch and enjoy your sauna, there on the spot.

Too Much Sleep

Poor sleep quality can also cause you to become part of the 8-9h per night group. This can make you feel sleepy throughout the day, and can cause you to perform less physical activities. You can use the products above to support your sleep wake cycle, and wake up after 7-8h. With the right amount of sleep (REM sleep), you can feel refreshed and recharged everyday.

Stay consistent with your sleeping habits, and make an effort to get those 7-8 hours per night. It could pay off in years ahead, literally.

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This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Individual experiences may vary.